Shloka 2.1.12
गुणप्रशंसा–युवराजनिर्णयः (Praise of Rama’s Virtues and the Decision on the Heir-Apparent)
शीलवृद्धैर्ज्ञानवृद्धैर्वयोवृद्धैश्च सज्जनैः।कथयन्नास्त वै नित्यमस्त्रयोग्यान्तरेष्वपि।।।।
śīla-vṛddhair jñāna-vṛddhair vayo-vṛddhaiś ca sajjanaiḥ | kathayan āste vai nityam astra-yogyāntareṣv api ||
He would regularly converse with saintly men—elders in virtue, wisdom, and age—even in the intervals between his weapons-training sessions.
Even during intervals of his practice of weapons he never failed to interact with saintly persons and with people advanced in age, virtue and wisdom.
Learning anchored in character: even while mastering power (weapons), one must remain in the company of the wise and virtuous to keep strength aligned with dharma.
The text continues describing Rāma’s daily habits—balancing martial discipline with discourse among elders and good people.
Respect for wisdom and good conduct, and a disciplined commitment to uplifting association (satsaṅga).